Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Timmons Group is currently seeking a Construction Materials Testing Engineering Technician to join our Geotechnical and Construction Services group located in our Richmond VA office location. While we may not have an immediate opening we will keep your resume and information for future opportunities.
Under the direction of the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager Construction Materials Testing Technicians applies learned skills and technical ability to observe and test various materials associated with site road and building construction by performing assigned duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Under the direction of senior engineering staff performs field materials testing of soil asphalt and concrete
- Prepares detailed and complete field reports with all relevant test results observations and recommendations provided
- Reviews project plans and specifications prior to construction to ensure knowledge of project details and requirements
- Performs basic laboratory tests on soil and concrete and prepares reports of results
- Ensures field and laboratory testing equipment is in proper operating condition
- Maintains all certifications as determined by senior engineering staff
- Assists senior engineering personnel with conducting geotechnical investigations
- Evaluates site conditions on construction projects and provides recommendations with input from senior engineering staff
- Communicates with clients contractors and senior engineering and technician staff regarding construction issues
Skills & Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
- Minimum education of a high school diploma or GED
- Ideal candidates will have 1 years of related experience or training
- Current ACI certification for concrete is a plus but not required
- Current VDOT certifications for soils concrete and asphalt pavement are a plus but not required
- Must have received training on the field equipment used to perform tests and the office equipment used to generate data results and reports
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans specifications safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to apply basic mathematical formulas and concepts to calculate quantities estimate volumes inspect constructed work make recommendations in the field and to perform calculations for field and laboratory tests and equipment
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to learn and interpret documents such as plans specifications safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Additional Information :
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.
Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.
Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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